Sazanami (train)

The Sazanami (さざなみ) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs between Tokyo and Tateyama via the Keiyo Line and Uchibō Line.

Sazanami
A E257-500 series EMU on a Sazanami service in October 2006
Overview
Service typeLimited express
StatusOperational
LocaleChiba Prefecture
First service15 July 1972
Current operator(s)JR East
Former operator(s)JNR
Route
TerminiTokyo
Kimitsu
Distance travelled128.9 km (80.1 mi)
Line(s) usedKeiyo Line, Uchibo Line, Sobu Line
On-board services
Catering facilitiesTrolley service
Technical
Rolling stockE257-500 series EMUs
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

Seasonal Shinjuku Sazanami services operate at certain weekends between Shinjuku and Tateyama.

As of 12 March 2022, 5 outbound trains and 3 inbound trains are operated each day, except on Saturdays and holidays. These trains stop at the following stations listed below:

Tokyo - Soga - Goi - (Anegasaki) - Kisarazu - Kimitsu

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